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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
103
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 25 24 27 27 103
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 26 29 26 106

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Nuggets 106-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.